Menstrual Myth/Believe

Menstruation is perceived as uncleanliness or dirt. In some region, women or girls are secluded during menstruation. There are believes and myth established for long about menstruation. 

These believes are limiting factors affecting or robbing women of their rights.

Menstrual myth and believes;

1. Washing the body during menstruation can lead to infertility.

2. Burning sanitary products causes.

3. Improper disposal of sanitary products can cause a girl to menstruate continuously for life.

4. Certain foods are off limits to menstruating women and girls.

5. Menstruation means mature enough for marriage and sex.

6. Menstruation limits women's abilities

7. Real women menstruate.

8. Menstruation should be a private discussion, not to be mentioned in the public.

9. Sanitary products must be buried to avoid evil spirits.

Menstruation is a human rights and natural phenomenon. It is crucial to educate both male and female about menstruation to avoid discrimination and abuse of human rights.